| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| covetous |
desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy. |
| curtail |
to make shorter; cut off part of. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| posthumous |
beginning, occurring, or continuing after one's death. |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| recount |
to tell a history of events; relate; narrate. |
| suffice |
to meet the needs, goals, or the like of; be adequate for. |
| uncouth |
lacking manners or refinement; rude, vulgar, or gauche. |
| volatile |
rapidly changeable, especially tending to become violent. |